"Flat Top T" 26 coupe Build

Well this isn't my first build, but I am new to the HAMB so I Figured I would start a build thread of my new project.

This is my "Flat Top T" 26 Coupe. I took 8" out of the top, Buried the Model A frame. The front end I am using is 37-41 Axle Dropped 3" with reverse eye Posie spring, I will be running a 40 Ford rear end with juice brakes. I will be sweeping the front 4" inches in the next few days, and figuring out how much "Z" to put in the rear. I plan to run a Blown 331 Hemi I snagged up for $200 bucks the other day. and a Chevy 4 speed.

I added some progress pics of were I'm at right now, only been at it for 3 weeks off and on

If anyone has a nice P***enger side door for sale I would be highly interested. the one I have is savable, but you take about having to bring it back from the dead. I will end up having almost as much time in the door as to having the car on a rolling ch***is. YES! its that bad.

 

I can see that this thing is going to be awesome when its done! I will be checking back often to see the progress

 

Right on!!!

Did you widen the door tops?

 

SSHHhinnng Gow Guy!!!! I'm 6'0 & hunched over to drive my mine. Hope your no taller than 5'0

 

Thanks guys
Yeah I stretched the door tops.
5'7" LOL

 

looking good so far............subscribed !!!

 

Not to be a party pooper but those bones look way to long, I think you're going to have a problem with the turning radii, they look way to close to the outer edge of the front tires. .02 cents

 

Oh yeah the bones are super long. I got to cut them down soon as I can get the frame mounts done.

As far as them being to close to the king pin. I got a trick up my sleeve.

 

I should point out to Chad ( Chadillac ) that this is what a car looks like when it is being worked on.........just saying .

 

HAhaha, take that Chad

 

You guys ****!!!

I found out on mine while chopping the doors, that in order for the window channels to not get a dog leg in them, I had to widen the door tops out. Most people don't think you need this but I do! Nice work!

 

Subscribing to this one!

 

Merry Christmas from me and grits

 

Bwahahahahaahhaha

 

Very cool. Keep the updates coming. Welcome to the T club.

 

I will def keep everyone updated. Thanks guys.
I had to read the post a few time over. My name is Chad also. So I was like " what the hell is going on" LOL

I got some pics I will upload later of the body and frame on the lift. Leveled her up today and got some body mounts on the frame

 

Rest of story....Chaddilac is also building a bad*** Model T coupe.....but he likes to work on other things and sale lots of stuff instead of finishing his car. He is pretty well know on here and people like to give him a hard time. Welcome by the way. If you need any T stuff might PM Chaddilac....he probably has the parts you need.

 

Very nice. I can't wait to starting to build my T as well. You have me motivated. Thanks

 

Here's a few pics from today leveling the frame and body. I got my forward body mounts welded to the frane and bolted to the body for a test fit. I ended up using model T body mounts on the A frame. Ended up working very well. I got to sweep and Z it next before I get deeper into it.

 

Haha..........

Looking good....

 

Ahh thanks for clearing up The Chad thing lol. Thanks for the welcome. Yeah I shall PM him on some parts.

Glad I could motivate you. I am trying like hell to drive this T to Lone star Round Up next year. I better burn a **** load of midnight oil haha

 

looking good .i need to start on mine 26 t

 

Hey Chad...

Check out my LSR 2011 thread I started to get my coupe there last year.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=546182

 

Well I have been sick for the last few days but felt good enough to Sweep my frame today, Turned out really nice.

BEFORE:





AFTER:

 

I checked It out, Good looking work man

 

Nice work,but;
Refix the windshiald frame so it opens more and goes higher,by taking out the header above and making a very small one like 1in. by 1in. box tube or something and place it behind not above so you get max site out front,you'll like it way better,right now your too low to see out with out bending your neck most likely. The resale will be better too down the road if that handy cap is not built in.

 

Depending on how much rake he ends up with...ya can see the traffic lights OVER the header.....haha....

 

I replaced the Header with 1x2" tubing, Already. I sat in it the other day and it seemed to be fine. I have thought about this option you mention, in case it dose end up being a problem. but for now it looks to be okay. Thanks for the input though.

 

Haha Agreed

 

Thats one cool T. I want a T coupe so bad..... This is going to be one sick ride, keep up the work and keep the pics comeing.